6 tips for hydrating dry skin to solve dry skin in autumn and winter

Today I’m going to share with you some tips on hydrating dry skin. If you’re interested, please take the time to learn more with me.

Tips for hydrating dry skin

Autumn and winter are very dry seasons, so many people will have dry and flaky skin after washing their face. So is there any way to solve the problem of dry skin? Of course there is. Let me introduce to you how to solve the problem of dry skin in autumn and winter.

Improving facial peeling: using lotion is the best

In the dry autumn and winter, most people will find a lot of tiny scaly flakes on their faces after washing their faces. However, what is the best way to solve this dry and flaky symptom? Many people think that they should use facial cream or oil. Because they found that once the cream was applied, the rough skin was immediately smoothed and became delicate.

In fact, doing so only temporarily covers the peeling skin and does not really solve the problem of skin dehydration. After the skin peels, the nutrients in these creams cannot be absorbed at all. At this time, you can only use lotion, because water has the strongest penetrating ability and can be absorbed immediately.

It is best to choose an odorless, high-performance lotion (that is, a viscous lotion containing certain nutrients) and use a patting technique to apply a certain amount of pressure to the skin to promote absorption. Since peeling skin is more sensitive, it is best to choose a toner containing calming and soothing ingredients, such as chamomile, aloe vera, and oatmeal.

Then use face cream. At this time, the skin’s absorption capacity is not good. You can use eye cream instead of face cream. Eye cream molecules are small and easier to be absorbed.

Improve dryness around the eyes: Use eye cream as an eye mask

The skin around the eyes is thin and the fat layer is thin, so it is more prone to dryness. When the eye area is dry, fine lines will appear. Eliminating these dry lines as soon as possible is an important step in preventing the appearance of real wrinkles. Eye masks are relatively expensive. Here is a method that can be used as an alternative to eye masks. It can be used anytime and anywhere, even in the office during lunch break. Use a moisturizing eye cream and apply a layer around the eyes. Make sure it is thick enough to completely cover the skin tone. After 3 to 5 minutes, massage the area around the eyes using spiral circles until the eye cream is absorbed. It not only moisturizes the eyes, but also refreshes the mind.

Improve snake skin lips: Use oil instead of lip balm

Our lips are an extension of the mucous membrane tissue and do not secrete oil, so they dry out easily. They are the most prone to peeling on our body. Just like peeling skin, using lipstick at this time will not be effective. At this time, you might as well wet the cotton pad with toner and apply it for a few minutes, then use the cotton pad to make circular motions to remove dead skin, and then use easily absorbed natural oil instead of lipstick. The difference between the two is that in addition to oil, lipstick also contains wax, which plays a protective role but hinders the absorption of nutrients.

The most effective restorative oils are vitamin E oil and shea butter. Shea butter, in particular, is called women's liquid gold because it has excellent antioxidant and repairing effects.

Improve T-zone oil and U-zone dryness: spray with hot spring water

More than 80% of Asians have combination skin, so it is very common for the T-zone to be oily and the U-zone to be dry. It is best to use skin care products separately. Now many skin care products are divided into two textures: lotion and cream. It is a good choice to use lotion on the T-zone and the same cream on the U-zone. In addition, you can keep a bottle of spray in the office. It doesn’t matter if your face is oily. After spraying the spray, the skin will adjust itself to a water-oil balance.

6 tips for hydrating and caring for dry skin

Tip 1 for hydrating dry skin: cleansing

People with dry skin should use cleansing lotion to cleanse their face and bathe in soft cool water or room temperature water. If conditions permit, you can supplement it with a steam bath.

Tip 2 for moisturizing dry skin: Choose cream-based skin care products that do not contain alkaline substances

For dry skin, the oil secretion is less, and the skin is more prone to dryness in autumn, so you must not choose a facial cleanser with too strong a cleaning power. You must use a mild cleansing product. It is best to choose a cream-type skin product that does not contain alkaline substances, such as a facial cleanser containing glycerin that is less irritating to the skin. Don't use harsh soap to wash your face. Sometimes you don't need to use facial cleanser and can just wash your face with clean water. Cleanse your face no more than twice a day. When your skin is extremely dry and dehydrated, avoid wiping it with a dry towel. Simply use tissue paper to gently absorb the moisture.

Tip 3 for hydrating dry skin: Toner plus moisturizer

If your skin is dry, use a toner with strong hydrating function after each cleansing. Because toner can immediately replenish the skin's moisture and make the skin hydrated and moisturized. But it is best to stay away from lotions containing alcohol to avoid irritating the skin. In autumn, pay attention to replenishing moisture to the skin while adding appropriate oils, and use cream products with rich texture and sufficient nutrition. Especially when you are suddenly exposed to the dry and hot air outdoors from indoors, you should apply some oil-containing skin care cream or foundation cream before going out to build a protective film for your skin.